Hey, Gastropub Fans: These Neighbourhoods Are For You

Since the early 1990s, the word gastropub has been used to refer to a bar or pub that serves high quality cuisine and tipples, and lately these slick dining and drinking establishments seem to be all the rage. Being the cutting edge city that it is, Singapore can definitely hold its own when it comes to the gastropub trend, so if you’re looking for a few spots to grab great food and drinks in a laid-back locale, these are a few of the unmissable ones in town.

1925 MICROBREWERY

Located in an up-and-coming area of town on Jalan Besar, 1925 Microbrewery brews their own beers with a constantly rotating selection that they serve from their regular and guest taps. To accompany the beer they also have a killer food menu with options like the Mixed Fries Sampler with truffle, seaweed and wasabi fries, Pork Belly with a secret spice rub, Pan Seared Smoked Duck Breast with Citrus Vinaigrette, and intriguing pastas like the Crispy Egg Aglio Olio. Be sure to also check out their brunch for great comfort food every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm.

369 Jalan Besar, Singapore 20899

Tel: +65 6294 9215

Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-12am, Sun: 10am-10pm

Visit 1925 Microbrewery’s website & Facebook Page for more information.

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COOK & BREW

Soak in views of the sea while you enjoy quality craft beers, fine wines and modern bar bites at Cook & Brew at The Westin Singapore. Lunch offerings include the House-made Smoked Sausage New Orlean’s style and the Singapore Chicken Rice Wrap, while dinner is all about more substantial servings like the Truffle Potato Gnocchi and Whole Roasted Pig. And no matter what time of day it is, you can always indulge in bar bites like the Parmesan Kale Chips or sweet treats like the Smoked Bacon Caramel Chocolate Bar.

12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, The Westin Singapore, Level 33, Singapore, 018961

Tel: +65 6922 6888

Hours: Mon-Thu: 11am-12am, Fri: 11am-1am, Sat: 6pm-1am

Visit Cook & Brew’s website & Facebook Page for more information.

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ERWIN’S GASTROBAR

With two locations on Marina Boulevard and River Valley Road, Erwin’s Gastrobar makes it easy for folks from all parts to pop in for juicy burgers, fresh seafood, sandwiches and healthy brunch fare. Their menu changes monthly to match the ingredients to the seasons, and the fare features global influences like the Greek style Lamb Legato, Italian inspired Fritto Misto, and the Haloumi Salad with Middle Eastern flavours. They also do breakfast for dine-in or grab-n-go.

8A Marina Boulevard #01-01, Ground Plaza, Singapore 018984

Tel: +65 6634 8715

Hours: Mon-Wed: 8am-11pm, Thu-Fri: 8am-12pm

491 River Valley Road #01-21/22/23 Valley Point, Singapore 248371

Tel: +65 6235 1613

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-11pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-12am

Visit Erwin’s Gastrobar’s website & Facebook Page for more information.

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IMMIGRANTS

Don’t expect your usual pub grub at Immigrants because these guys are serving up small plate Singaporean heritage dishes that fuse Chinese, Eurasian, Indian, Malay and Peranakan cooking methods and use a whole lot of spice. Think Chilled Tofu with Century Egg Relish, fiery stuffed Squid bombs, and rich Beef Cheek Rendang. And if you need something to clear the palate, they also offer fine craft beers, boutique wines and the odd rare whisky or two.

467 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427678

Tel: +65 8511 7322

Hours: Daily: 5pm-12am

Visit Immigrants’ website & Facebook Page for more information.

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JOO BAR

Bone up on your Korean drinking etiquette at Joo Bar, an edgy Asian gastropub spread over three floors of a shophouse on Tan Quee Lan Street. This is the only place in the city to serve makgeolli (traditional Korean rice liquor) on tap, and you can try a variety of cocktails made with the potent brew. For food you have your choice of anyu (Korean drinking snacks) to share or heartier dishes like the Seafood Tofu Stew and Kimchi Mac ‘n’ Cheese.

5 Tan Quee Lan Street, Singapore 188094

Tel: +65 8138 1628

Hours: Daily: 5:30pm-12am

Visit Joo Bar’s website & Facebook Page for more information.

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SLAKE

This is a cozy bar located in Opera Estate. Head here to enjoy Peranakan and Vietnamese influenced dishes and wash them down with your choice of beer, wine and whiskey. The meal won’t end there! Top them off with in-house made desserts and ice cream.

15 Swan Lake Avenue, Singapore 455711

Tel: +65 9245 0184

Hours: Daily: 6pm-11pm

Visit Slake’s website & Facebook Page for more information.

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TESS BAR & KITCHEN

Surprisingly Seah Street has a few interesting eateries like this. The bar is helmed by award-winning bartender Steve Leong, who can whip you up both classic and bespoke cocktails, while the kitchen is manned by Martin Wong, an alumni of L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon. Grab a seat in the minimalist lounge, at the communal dining table, or bar and dig into inventive dishes like the Baby Octopus with chorizo and sundried tomatoes, or the Wagyu Cubes with bone marrow.

38 Seah Street, Singapore 188394

Tel: +65 6337 7355

Hours: Mon-Thu: 11:30am-1am, Fri: 11:30am-2am, Sat: 4:30pm-2am

Visit Tess Bar & Kitchen’s website & Facebook Page for more information.

 

Got a gastropub you think other readers must check out? Tell us about it in the comments!

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This article first appeared on UrbanJourney.

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